How to write a study plan
Recently, we have received some questions from international students. They asked us how to write a study plan. Here are their questions.
Jimmy: Hi! I am an international student and I am planning to come to Chinese university to study Chinese. Excuse me, how do I write a study plan and successfully enter the University?
Tom: Hi! I have some questions to solve, can you help me? I am an international student in China. At the end of a school year, I want to apply for a scholarship in China. How can I write a study plan to help me apply for a scholarship?
Ok, this time we will help Jimmy and Tom write a study plan according to their needs. It also helps those who have the same needs.
√ What a study plan is?
A study plan is a well laid out schedule created by students listing their learning goals as well as study time. Similar to school and work schedules, students should come up with a study plan to help them effectively set times and days in devotion to their studies. Having a study plan is one important aspect that helps in an excellent organization as well as creating a sense of accountability in your learning process.In addition, a good study plan can help you study in China and other countries, or get a scholarship in colleges.
√ Important Things before Writing a Study Plan
Make a short self-introduction and giving thanks for explaining your plan.
Give the basic information of your academic background. What are your achievements till today? Particularly, showcase your achievements that are unique.
Your Personality. For example, you can write any extra-curricular activities of which you are or have been in charge.
Your Future Plan. If you want to apply for a scholarship, you can write that how the scholarship will help you achieve your study goals.
Why choose this major? Why choose China or Chinese university?
And don't forget to give your signature, date and other information at the end of a study plan.
√ Study Plan Sample
Next, I will provide a sample with tips, and we hope this sample will help students write an excellent study plan.
Content:
(why choose this major and your future plan)
With this letter, I am applying for a position in the Masters Information Technology program in China. With my current experience as an IT Manager, I wish to enlarge my technical knowledge of Information Technology and turn my focus towards their applications in practice. By reading the course curriculum available online, I have found that the subject material covered will best suit my career goals. Lastly, the prospect of participating in a mandatory exchange program is an excellent way to observe different information systems, as well as build upon my cultural awareness.
Studying for that particular program has a great importance to me, because it is an important step in achieving my professional goal: working on technology projects as a technical consultant in mega projects.
(a short self-introduction your personality)
Since I was a child, I have always been energetic, inquisitive and interested in how things work. At the same time, I was diligent and I especially enjoyed studying the basics of physics, mathematics, and science in general.
(basic information of your academic background and your achievements)
In university, I did a bachelor degree in Information Technology, which is an important area economically for Yemen at that period. I studied a wide range of subjects including Project management, web design, and network security.
By the time I graduated, I already had practical applications in websites and in the management and protection of local networks.
IT in Yemen needs to be modernization. Therefore, I would be glad and honored to apply my knowledge gained from this program towards improving the state of the Information Technology in Yemen.
(why study in China)
Analyzing and observing the fast development of China, I am really impressed by the way these individuals have proved themselves to be dedicated to their work and with true efforts they have set China as a successful example for other third world or developed countries. The fast-growing economy, technological advancement and the global ranking education institutes of China with high reputation makes a great aspiration for the students and professionals for the better career perspectives. Thus such kind of positivity has boosted my confidence further and I am highly satisfied with the decision I have taken. Moreover, China's diverse cultural norms and values, the famous gentle hospitality of its people friendly relations clarity to make me feel China as my second homeland; also my family fully supports my choice for China being my preference for university studies. All these reasons put together make China an ideal place for me to do my bachelor degree.
I believe that with my work and studies, I have a solid foundation, but through the Master's program, I hope to develop expertise and boost my career prospects.
Thank you very much for considering my application and I am looking forward to hearing from you.
(your Signature,Date and other information)
Sincerely,
<Your name>
<Your email>
<Phone number>
<Date>
√ Some things you should notice
Stay confident and present all your academic and practical achievements in the past school.
Show your study plan to people you trust, such as family and friends.
Make sure there are no grammatical errors,spelling errors and other errors.
Be realistic in your plans, choices and achievements.
Make sure the article contains the elements I mentioned before.
Find a study plan and compare it carefully to find your own deficiencies and improve
Be passionate and avoid cliches.
√ Summary
Writing study is not difficult if you remember the important things above. It should contain various factors such as the reasons as to why you are interested in the applied program and why you choose this major. Also, it includes a set of personal ambitions and goals as will attach an evidence of activities you have been in charge. There should also be an experienced part which will make the study plan. The activities and experience should include the past education background as well as the jobs done in the past. Finally, you should be able to show ultimate commitment to the set ambitions and goals. Besides, the reasons why you choose China as your study destination are very important. We hope that you can write an excellent study plan and study in China or get a scholarship in China successfully.
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